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Replying To anfearbeag:  "As a pure out and out forward, bray was probably as good if not better than geraghty. That was his game - he was a scorer. But as an overall footballer, there is just no comparison. Bray was very very good, but geraghty was one of the greats. I actually always felt that he was wasted up in the forwards. He was a brilliant half back and with his athleticism could be devastating running from deep. I know why he was moved forward, but wished he had been left where he was. There was also a lot of other bs going on around him most of the time, some of his own making, a lot of it not, and that of course has tarnished people's opinion of how good he actually was. But when people sit down to write a list of the greatest ever meath players his name will be up there. I think Stephen bray would fall a bit short."
Would agree with that, overall geraghty was probably one of the games greatest ever players. In the fullness of time this will be what people remember most.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 30/01/2017 19:13:44    1950294

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getting back to the topic at and id be happy with a higher mid table finish, i dont think the team will be ready next year for division one if they do get promoted. but maybe im wrong but i dont think we're at that level yet but going to division 3 would be a backwards step the team needs to build first.
if we get promoted and get hockeyed every week next year that will kill moral and set them back

srgt_slaughter (Meath) - Posts: 462 - 31/01/2017 14:50:41    1950578

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Replying To srgt_slaughter:  "getting back to the topic at and id be happy with a higher mid table finish, i dont think the team will be ready next year for division one if they do get promoted. but maybe im wrong but i dont think we're at that level yet but going to division 3 would be a backwards step the team needs to build first.
if we get promoted and get hockeyed every week next year that will kill moral and set them back"
Wouldn't lose sleep worrying about Div 1 next year, I live in the real world and in there Div 2 is just about our level

Analyst (Meath) - Posts: 1467 - 31/01/2017 15:48:09    1950603

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Replying To srgt_slaughter:  "getting back to the topic at and id be happy with a higher mid table finish, i dont think the team will be ready next year for division one if they do get promoted. but maybe im wrong but i dont think we're at that level yet but going to division 3 would be a backwards step the team needs to build first.
if we get promoted and get hockeyed every week next year that will kill moral and set them back"
Playing the best teams regularly will benefit any county, to be playing same standard year in year out leads to stagnation, we only know where we are when we in division 1 we know all about div 2 at this stage the only way to progress is to be in division 1 , are we afraid of Cavan and Roscommon? Ffs . we should have beat Donegal in ballybofey , so no division 1 football is all its about. We are Meath when they hell did we turn yellow? This has been inbread into players and unfortunately some fans too, that we not good enough, making excuses for managents who themselves were not good enough (remember toe to toe for 20mins) Jesus. Promotion will only improve us. That's what Andy wants and is aiming for

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 31/01/2017 17:30:58    1950639

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Replying To Meathgaa5:  "What a great idea. We should also try paddy o Rourke corner back and stick the physio midfield"
Nearly died laughing

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 31/01/2017 19:26:38    1950675

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Replying To Meathgaa5:  "What a great idea. We should also try paddy o Rourke corner back and stick the physio midfield"
I wouldn't scoff at the idea as much as some seem to be. Ok, we know DK is needed in defence and we couldn't really afford to lose him from there, but the guy is such a classy footballer and so composed on the ball that you really could play him anywhere. I don't think he'd look out of place on the 40 because he's such a talent.

BarneysTie (Meath) - Posts: 258 - 01/02/2017 15:57:29    1950940

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Reading an interview with the Chronicle. It says D Tobin is out 4 more weeks and James Mc is out till March. Big blow to lose them two, I would have both starting in the backs. Also Declan Smyth has a fracture in his toe

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1458 - 01/02/2017 22:03:56    1951069

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "Reading an interview with the Chronicle. It says D Tobin is out 4 more weeks and James Mc is out till March. Big blow to lose them two, I would have both starting in the backs. Also Declan Smyth has a fracture in his toe"
Ya I wonder if Tobin could have been an option in midfield? We are lacking options in this area.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 02/02/2017 08:26:59    1951114

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Replying To Analyst:  "Wouldn't lose sleep worrying about Div 1 next year, I live in the real world and in there Div 2 is just about our level"
agreed, think we're better off in this division for the time being dont get this we need to be in division 1 mentality, because at the moment if we go up i'd say we take a hiding in nearly every game

srgt_slaughter (Meath) - Posts: 462 - 02/02/2017 08:37:53    1951117

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Playing the best teams regularly will benefit any county, to be playing same standard year in year out leads to stagnation, we only know where we are when we in division 1 we know all about div 2 at this stage the only way to progress is to be in division 1 , are we afraid of Cavan and Roscommon? Ffs . we should have beat Donegal in ballybofey , so no division 1 football is all its about. We are Meath when they hell did we turn yellow? This has been inbread into players and unfortunately some fans too, that we not good enough, making excuses for managents who themselves were not good enough (remember toe to toe for 20mins) Jesus. Promotion will only improve us. That's what Andy wants and is aiming for"
i'm being realistic here, obviously i want us back at the top table but not before we're ready, we have to run before we walk. im thinking more long term than short term here, need to get our own house in order with proper structure through our underage system so that we can constantly compete at the top level. no point staying in div 1 for a year or two to come crashing down through the divisions, that benefits no one

srgt_slaughter (Meath) - Posts: 462 - 02/02/2017 08:40:58    1951118

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I know it's been said but as opening games go, Sunday is massive. Very happy to have these at home, hopefully a big crowd can push us over the line, as the following week we have Derry at home, missing Slaughtneil players I assume? Surely we'll have enough there, take away last years crazy collapse up there and we win that game comfortably, and then the following week we have Down up there, Down were woeful last year and they'll struggle to stay Div 2 on that showing, if we're serious we should be winning that too and all of a sudden we're in a very strong position. That's looking far ahead enough but the fixtures couldn't have been kinder really, here's hoping, good to start on a fresh slate for now.

dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 02/02/2017 09:41:50    1951137

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Replying To srgt_slaughter:  "i'm being realistic here, obviously i want us back at the top table but not before we're ready, we have to run before we walk. im thinking more long term than short term here, need to get our own house in order with proper structure through our underage system so that we can constantly compete at the top level. no point staying in div 1 for a year or two to come crashing down through the divisions, that benefits no one"
I agree with your points,but if we are good enough to go up,I would take that.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 02/02/2017 10:16:53    1951152

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Replying To BarneysTie:  "I wouldn't scoff at the idea as much as some seem to be. Ok, we know DK is needed in defence and we couldn't really afford to lose him from there, but the guy is such a classy footballer and so composed on the ball that you really could play him anywhere. I don't think he'd look out of place on the 40 because he's such a talent."
Replying To Meathgaa5: "What a great idea. We should also try paddy o Rourke corner back and stick the physio midfield"
I wouldn't scoff at the idea as much as some seem to be. Ok, we know DK is needed in defence and we couldn't really afford to lose him from there, but the guy is such a classy footballer and so composed on the ball that you really could play him anywhere. I don't think he'd look out of place on the 40 because he's such a talent.
BarneysTie (Meath) - Posts:141 - 01/02/2017 15:57:29 19509

Lucky Meathgaa5 wasn't in the the room with Boylan with that attitude. When Boylan was thinking about changing Geraghty from with a Half back to a Full Forward.People are reinvented all the time. Or we might have missed out on one of the best full forwards we ever had. Keoghan is needed on the full back line at the moment that's clear.
But are we utilizing or best player IMO to his ,and the teams full potential on the full full back line ??
At the Derry game last he was the only one when the shit hit the fan that was carrying the ball forward and taking on Derry try to launch an attack.and looked comfortable doing it to. The only problem is its to difficult to expect him to run the length pitch and create chances all the time. That's what I like to he tried in half forward line. Where he could pick up breaking and attack closer to goals, we know he score.
I would like to see him tryed as half forward or closer to midfield area at some point.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 02/02/2017 11:42:32    1951191

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Replying To bobkarlgees:  "Replying To Meathgaa5: "What a great idea. We should also try paddy o Rourke corner back and stick the physio midfield"
I wouldn't scoff at the idea as much as some seem to be. Ok, we know DK is needed in defence and we couldn't really afford to lose him from there, but the guy is such a classy footballer and so composed on the ball that you really could play him anywhere. I don't think he'd look out of place on the 40 because he's such a talent.
BarneysTie (Meath) - Posts:141 - 01/02/2017 15:57:29 19509

Lucky Meathgaa5 wasn't in the the room with Boylan with that attitude. When Boylan was thinking about changing Geraghty from with a Half back to a Full Forward.People are reinvented all the time. Or we might have missed out on one of the best full forwards we ever had. Keoghan is needed on the full back line at the moment that's clear.
But are we utilizing or best player IMO to his ,and the teams full potential on the full full back line ??
At the Derry game last he was the only one when the shit hit the fan that was carrying the ball forward and taking on Derry try to launch an attack.and looked comfortable doing it to. The only problem is its to difficult to expect him to run the length pitch and create chances all the time. That's what I like to he tried in half forward line. Where he could pick up breaking and attack closer to goals, we know he score.
I would like to see him tryed as half forward or closer to midfield area at some point."
BOB- just give it up, that is an absolutely ridiculous idea to put our best defender and man marker into the forwards.. I reckon if Donal himself read this idea he would be in tears laughing

redser123 (Meath) - Posts: 402 - 02/02/2017 12:39:29    1951207

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Replying To redser123:  "BOB- just give it up, that is an absolutely ridiculous idea to put our best defender and man marker into the forwards.. I reckon if Donal himself read this idea he would be in tears laughing"
I agree he is is our best defender. But man marking is not his greatest asset he gives his man to much room by times. He was destroyed by Conor Mcmanus in the league a few years ago in the leagues while trying to man mark. He is at his best when his hands on the ball and going forward.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 02/02/2017 13:16:37    1951216

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Replying To bobkarlgees:  "I agree he is is our best defender. But man marking is not his greatest asset he gives his man to much room by times. He was destroyed by Conor Mcmanus in the league a few years ago in the leagues while trying to man mark. He is at his best when his hands on the ball and going forward."
Who's are best man marker then?

Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 02/02/2017 14:25:12    1951245

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Replying To Barney123:  "Who's are best man marker then?"
Donal Keogan is. And he our best player like I said. But he is not a brilliant man to man marker IMO. Was my point.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 02/02/2017 15:08:17    1951258

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Replying To srgt_slaughter:  "i'm being realistic here, obviously i want us back at the top table but not before we're ready, we have to run before we walk. im thinking more long term than short term here, need to get our own house in order with proper structure through our underage system so that we can constantly compete at the top level. no point staying in div 1 for a year or two to come crashing down through the divisions, that benefits no one"
I'd rather get relegated from div 1 knowing what we need to do rather than plodding along aimlessly in division two.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 02/02/2017 18:06:45    1951312

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Replying To royaldunne:  "I'd rather get relegated from div 1 knowing what we need to do rather than plodding along aimlessly in division two."
well personally i dont think getting hammered in every game will bring meath football on, in my opinion its demoralising and could set us back

srgt_slaughter (Meath) - Posts: 462 - 03/02/2017 09:00:08    1951423

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Replying To srgt_slaughter:  "well personally i dont think getting hammered in every game will bring meath football on, in my opinion its demoralising and could set us back"
Don't think Cavan or Roscommon are as good as you think , futhermore we could hold our own in midtable of division one. Again look at Donegal game only for poor judgement we would have done more than draw.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 03/02/2017 11:35:10    1951483

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